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A private family in Suffolk County is seeking a hardworking, detail-oriented, and service-minded Assistant Chef to join their long-standing household team. This is a full-time, hands-on position supporting the household's Executive Chef with both back-of-house and front-of-house responsibilities, including food preparation, kitchen and equipment care, meal service, and maintaining an exceptionally clean and organized culinary environment. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for someone interested in growing within the high-end private hospitality sector. The family maintains a friendly and relaxed environment while holding a high standard for quality, service, and attention to detail. They are willing to train the right candidate who brings a positive and calm attitude, strong work ethic, clean and organized work habits, and a genuine desire to commit to the position long term. Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday working approximately 45 hours per week.
• Schedule may vary between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner service based on the family's needs.
• Flexibility is important, as shift times may change.
• Occasional weekend work will be required for parties and events. When a weekend day is worked, an alternate day off will be provided.
• The primary work location is in Suffolk County, with occasional work required at the family's Manhattan residence.
• Train fare will be reimbursed when travel to Manhattan is required. Responsibilities
• Work directly under the household's Executive Chef, assisting with daily culinary, kitchen, and service responsibilities.
• Assist with food preparation, including cleaning vegetables and mushrooms, picking herbs, butchery, baking, sous vide preparation, and cooking under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Assist with grill and charcoal fire setup and other cooking techniques as directed.
• Independently execute predetermined menus on occasion when the Executive Chef is working at another location or during a different shift.
• Receive, organize, and properly put away food and kitchen orders.
• Pack, label, store, and organize food and prepared items appropriately.
• Restock kitchen supplies and assist with maintaining food and beverage inventory.
• Set up and break down the kitchen for daily meal preparation and service.
• Maintain an exceptional standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, including equipment, work surfaces, dishes, and storage areas.
• Manage dishes following lunch and ensure all clean and dirty dishes are properly addressed and returned to their designated places before dinner service.
• Assist with daily snack preparation as requested, typically consisting of one or two courses.
• Prepare pastries and/or fruit for the children's daily afternoon snack.
• Set tables and prepare dining areas for meal service.
• Assist with food and beverage service, including beverage preparation and service.
• Serve meals in a semi-formal to formal manner, including announcing and describing courses as appropriate. Training will be provided on the family's preferred service style.
• Clear and reset tables and dining areas following meals.
• Polish and properly care for service pieces, glassware, and other dining materials.
• Break down meal service, including dishes, glassware, trash, and recycling.
• Clean and maintain coffee and tea machines.
• Clean and break down the service kitchen and dining areas following meals.
• Assist with parties, entertaining, and special events as needed.
• Complete additional culinary, kitchen, and service-related responsibilities as needed.
• Approximately 45% of the position will focus on kitchen, equipment, dish, and dining-area cleaning; 45% on food preparation; and 10% on food and beverage service. The Ideal Candidate
• Hardworking, motivated, and genuinely interested in a long-term position.
• Positive, calm, and professional in their approach.
• Interested in developing experience within the high-end private hospitality sector.
• Comfortable with a hands-on position that combines food preparation, kitchen cleaning, dishes, and front-of-house service.
• Possesses a strong foundation in clean, safe, and organized kitchen practices.
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean and well-organized environment.
• Comfortable taking direction and working closely with an Executive Chef.
• Capable of working independently and following a predetermined menu when needed.
• Strong communicator who works well as part of a household team.
• Flexible and adaptable when schedules or household needs change.
• Comfortable providing both back-of-house and front-of-house support without viewing either as outside the scope of the role.
• Willing to learn the family's preferred semi-formal and formal service standards.
• Prior culinary, hospitality, restaurant, or private household experience is required.
• Discreet, respectful, and comfortable working within a private household environment. Compensation & Benefits
• $85,000 annual salary.
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually, coordinated with the family's schedule.
• Reimbursement for train fare when required to work at the family's Manhattan residence.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan after one year of employment. Employer matching is not provided.
• Excellent long-term opportunity to gain experience and grow within a high-end private household environment.

Pay:

$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person